Top 5 Memorable Calgary Flames Moments at the Saddledome
The Calgary Flames are wrapping up their final season at the Scotiabank Saddledome, but the venue’s iconic moments will endure. Built for the 1988 Winter Olympics, the Saddledome, with its distinctive saddle-shaped roof, became the Flames' home in 1980. It hosted 44 seasons of Flames hockey before its closure.
Theoren Fleury's Return
Theoren Fleury, a franchise great with 364 goals and 830 points, made a remarkable comeback in 2009. After being suspended indefinitely in 2003 due to substance misuse, Fleury entered recovery. On September 17, 2009, he returned to the ice, scoring the lone shootout goal in a 5-4 win against the New York Islanders, with 19,289 fans cheering him on. He retired as a Flame on September 28, 2009, in a Saddledome press conference.
1989 Stanley Cup Finals Triumph
The Saddledome witnessed its share of Stanley Cup Finals, hosting nine games across three series. The Flames’ most significant victory came in the 1989 Finals against the Montreal Canadiens. While the Cup wasn't clinched at home, the playoff run featured standout performances like Al MacInnis leading the playoffs in scoring as a defenseman. Lanny McDonald, a co-captain, retired after this championship, marking a historic moment for the franchise.
Johnny Gaudreau's Game 7 Overtime Winner
In what was to be one of Johnny Gaudreau's final games for the Flames, he delivered a crucial moment in the 2022 playoffs. In a tense Game 7 against the Dallas Stars, Gaudreau scored an improbable overtime winner from a tight angle, sending the Saddledome into a frenzy and advancing the Flames to the second round. The team later lost to the Edmonton Oilers.
Miikka Kiprusoff's Historic 2005-06 Season
Miikka Kiprusoff put on a goaltending clinic during the 2005-06 season. He played 74 games, recording a league-leading 2.07 goals-against average and 10 shutouts, with a .923 save percentage. His exceptional performance earned him the Vezina Trophy, a third-place finish in Hart Trophy voting, and a spot on the First All-Star NHL team. Kiprusoff was a cornerstone for the Flames from 2003-04 to 2012-13.
2020 Battle of Alberta
The historic rivalry between the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers reached a fever pitch in January 2020. After years of intense matchups, a line brawl and a goalie fight between Cam Talbot and Mike Smith highlighted the renewed animosity. This intense confrontation reignited the "Battle of Alberta," a rivalry that has spanned decades and will continue regardless of venue.
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